Olympus E-450 vs Pentax K-5
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Olympus E-450 vs Pentax K-5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 426g - 130 x 91 x 53mm
- Launched March 2009
- Earlier Model is Olympus E-330
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 740g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Revealed December 2010
- Succeeded the Pentax K-7
- Updated by Pentax K-5 IIs
Olympus E-450 vs Pentax K-5 Overview
Here is a extended assessment of the Olympus E-450 and Pentax K-5, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Olympus and Pentax. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the E-450 (10MP) and K-5 (16MP) and the E-450 (Four Thirds) and K-5 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizes.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe E-450 was manufactured 20 months earlier than the K-5 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-450 being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the E-450 matches up vs the K-5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-450 vs Pentax K-5 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-450 and Pentax K-5. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-450 Gallery and Pentax K-5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-450 over the Pentax K-5
E-450 | K-5 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 over the Olympus E-450
K-5 | E-450 | |||
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Revealed | December 2010 | March 2009 | Fresher by 20 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-450 and Pentax K-5
E-450 | K-5 | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lack of Touch screen |
Olympus E-450 vs Pentax K-5 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-450 has got physical dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-5 has measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).
Check out the Olympus E-450 and Pentax K-5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the E-450 vs the K-5.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the E-450 and K-5 is 77 and 60 respectively.
Olympus E-450 vs Pentax K-5 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing specifications. The photograph below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-450 and K-5.
To sum up, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-450 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Pentax K-5 will produce greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The older E-450 will be behind in sensor innovation.
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Olympus E-450 vs Pentax K-5 Specifications
Olympus E-450 | Pentax K-5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus E-450 | Pentax K-5 |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2009-03-31 | 2010-12-18 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III | Prime II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4928 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 51200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 3 | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF2 |
Total lenses | 45 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/180 secs | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 424 (25, 30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 426 grams (0.94 lb) | 740 grams (1.63 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") | 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 56 | 82 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.5 | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.5 | 14.1 |
DXO Low light rating | 512 | 1162 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 pictures | 980 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $138 | $800 |